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Oral And Personal Care Compositions And Methods - EP2119426
The patent EP2119426 was granted to Colgate Palmolive on Jun 14, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2004 under application number EP09158191A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".
EP2119426
- Application Number
- EP09158191A
- Filing Date
- Dec 16, 2004
- Status
- Revoked
- Nov 22, 2019
- Publication Date
- Jun 14, 2017
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Personal care compositions with entrained film fragments for enhancing health, hygiene, appearance, and providing sensory benefits. The compositions contain a carrier with dispersed film fragments that have different shapes. The films may contain functional materials like therapeutics, cosmetics, or flavors. The films can also have a coating or shellac layer. The fragments provide visual interest and burst release of flavors, colors, or actives when the films disintegrate during use.
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